Our picks for the year’s best in magazines, television and digital media

By Tony Case on Dec. 7, 2014 - 8:06 PM EST

What a year in media. Prime-time's drama queen Shonda Rhimes—plus literally anything HBO did—kept us from cutting the cord. Netflix, Instagram and Minecraft continued to dominate our digital lives, while…

Dearth of viewership data ‘runs counter’ to industry standards

By Janet Stilson on Jun. 29, 2014 - 7:52 PM EDT

When Breaking Bad scored three Emmy wins last fall, its showrunner, Vince Gilligan, credited Netflix for his show’s longevity and for heightening its popularity. Similarly, program execs in general have…

Golden State’s social media-savvy Harrison Barnes

By Emma Bazilian on Jan. 30, 2014 - 11:15 PM EST

Specs
Who Harrison Barnes
Age 21
Accomplishments NBA player (small forward with the Golden State Warriors); former UNC Tar Heel; 2011 ACC Rookie of Year
Base Oakland, Calif.
What’s the first information you consume in…